Suppose That Health Officials Have Argued That Eating Too Much

Suppose that health officials have argued that eating too much beef might be harmful to human health. As a result, there has been a significant decrease in the amount of beef produced. Which of the following best explains the decrease in production?

A) Beef producers, concerned about the health of their customers, decided to produce relatively less beef.
B) Government officials, concerned about consumer health, ordered beef producers to produce relatively less beef.
C) Individual consumers, concerned about their own health, decreased their demand for beef, which lowered the relative price of beef, making it less attractive to produce.
D) Anti-beef protesters have made it difficult for both buyers and sellers of beef to meet in the marketplace.